Washington’s 100 Year Celebration of Capital City History
The article recounts Washington’s centennial celebration marking the transfer of the U S seat of government from Philadelphia to the Potomac, noting the fire damage of 1814, the vast current value of the capitol and furnishings, and the city’s monumental growth. It cites Adams, Warren, and Sheridan and surveys early population, infrastructure, and development through the 19th century. It also covers political commentary on army engineers, land laws, and notable quotes and notices about world events and Jerusalem.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Potomac
Capitol
President's House
Arsenal
Navy Yard
Bridge Over
Ross
Washington Monument
United States
Republic
Adams
Congress
Strength in Women Admired by a Strong Man
Helen Watterson Macdy writes that true strength in a woman earns admiration from a man with life, noting young men may be seduced by charm while older, wiser men prize decisive capability and the ability to do things well.
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Helen Watterson Macdy
Ladies’ Home Journal
David Copperfield
Dora
Thirgh Mark Almanac for 1901 Receives High Praise
The New York Almanac for 1901 by Chas. H. Fletcher of New York City is praised for its enterprise quality and free distribution. It features artistic cover coloring, accurate calendars, and extensive information including a Baby's Record page for tracing a child's early milestones. It is described as a creditable work available at drug stores or by direct request, free.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
New York City
New York
Stone Lathe the Latest in Industrial Marvels
The piece notes the stone lathe as a major industrial triumph, describing it as eighty six feet long and extremely heavy, reflecting late 19th to early 20th century sensational technology coverage. It also includes endorsements for various products and a quote on freedom of mind attributed to G. B. Fisk.
Beating the Bounds Tradition Observed in Hodnct Village
A London newspaper notes Hodnct in Shropshire renewed the septennial custom of beating the parish boundaries. A twelve man jury was sworn and officers for seven years appointed, then the march covered about forty miles over two days ending with a village inn dinner.
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Hodnct
Shropshire
England
Deafness Treated Only by Constitutional Remedies
A claim from PJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio offers one hundred dollars for a deafness case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. They describe deafness as an inflamed condition of the Eustachian tube and mucous membranes and promise free circulars.
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Hall
PJ. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Concerning Women Song Sparks Mockery in Building
In a shared building a girl sings softly from her room while a cynical neighbor upstairs quips that most women cannot sing and talk at the same time. The exchange highlights crude banter about gender and talent.
No Experience Needed Dye With Putnam Faceless Dyes
Advertises Putnam Faceless Dyes as ready for use by boiling goods. Claims no experience required and notes availability from druggists.
Aunt-But and Fritz Playtime Fright With Elsa
In Pliegentie Blaetter a family scene unfolds as a child questions why Elsa is brought into a game and fears prompt stoppage. The father responds with a five cent incentive to proceed, highlighting a quirky domestic moment.
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Fritz
Elsa
Your wife will be happy if you take home Mrs Austin pancake flour
An item cites Mrs Austin's famous pancake flour as a suggested purchase, linked to a line from Ainslee's Magazine about wealth and poverty. The fragment reads as a literary aside and brand insertion, presenting a product tie in a period-voice context.
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Mrs. Austin
Canada
Plenty
Department of Interior
Ottawa
F. Pedhey
E. T. Holmes
Indianapolis
Ind
D. L. Caven
Columbius
Ohio
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
Deetroit
Mich
Gov't of Canada
Century opens with praise for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
The piece proclaims the approaching twentieth century as an era of invention and discovery and highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a celebrated remedy for stomach ailments including dyspepsia indigestion flatulence constipation and biliousness.
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Hostetter
In His Mind
A Yonkers Statesman quip contrasts a farmer who thinks about plowing a ten acre field with one who claims he did so. The exchange turns on wording and intention, highlighting literal versus mental action in rural life.
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Yonkers Statesman
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising one day cure for a cold. Mentions money refund if it fails and EK W. Groves signature on each box. 25 cents.
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EK. W. Grove
Friday His Luckiest Day Says Edison
Thomas A. Edison declares Friday his luckiest day in the week while a brief ad promotes Air Cushion Rubber Stamps as the beat the cheapest. A quoted line from Matthew Arnold emphasizes conduct as three fourths of life. Orders are to Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Thomas A. Edison
Fort Wayne
Ind
Matthew Arnold
Governor praises Pe-ru-na for colds in Hew letter
Oregon governor endorses Pe-ru-na as a cure and preventive for catarrh and colds in a March 9 letter to Dr. Hartman. The missive urges households to keep Pe-ru-na for coughs and winter ailments and to read Dr. Hartman’s free book Winter Church.
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Oregon
Pe-ru-na
Hartman
Pe-ru-na Medicine Co
Columbus
W. MM
United States
Marie and Harry Exchange Paris Birthday Gifts
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a playful exchange where Marie promises gifts from Paris for her birthday and their anniversary, highlighting a lighthearted scene of romance and travel.
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Marie
Paris
Harry
Indianapolis Journal
Grain-O Grain Beverage Promises Health and Cost Savings
Advertisement promoting Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from grain. It claims no caffeine drawbacks, similar taste to coffee, healthful nourishment, and lower cost around 4 cents per cup. Targets both children and adults and urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O.
Lane's Family Medicine Daily Bowels Remedy
An advertisement promoting Lane's Family Medicine as a daily laxative. It claims the preparation moves the bowels, promotes health, acts on the liver and kidneys, relieves a sick headache, and is priced at 25 cents.
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Lane
Norway Faces Grain Import Needs Amid Fishing Export Strength
Norway must import 230000 tons of grain annually while exporting 185000 tons of fish each year, reflecting a trade balance between agricultural imports and marine product exports.
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Norway
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